Moving to
Moving to or from Atlanta, GA
Haulest is not a carrier, and this page rests on 306 reviews of moves into or out of Atlanta dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026. Among priced reviews, arrivals sit at a median of $4,000 and departures at $4,000.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Atlanta
the median cost of a move into Atlanta is $4,000
Most people moving in come from Los Angeles, CA; Brooklyn, NY; Tampa, FL. Across 171 priced reviews, the median cost of a move into Atlanta is $4,000. Those reviews sit in a file of 306 moves dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026. The Atlanta metro price level, measured by BEA price parity for 2024, is 100.1 against a US baseline of 100, and Georgia as a whole is 96.3.
Inside Georgia costs less. A move that stays inside Georgia has a median of $731 across 38 priced reviews, under the inbound figure. Compare a quote with that median using the cost calculator and the guide to reading an estimate. State rules for a move that stays in Georgia live on the state page, while a move that leaves the state is interstate under USDOT and FMCSA.
What reviewers paid, Atlanta. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Atlanta from elsewhere | $4,000 | 171 |
| Out of Atlanta | $4,000 | 110 |
| From Atlanta within the state | $731 | 38 |
| Price level, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (US = 100) | 100.1 | BEA 2024 |
Sources: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices); US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, read 2024.
Moving out of Atlanta
Reviews cluster in Sep, Aug, Nov and thin out in Apr, Mar, Jan.
Departures head for Tampa, FL; Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL. Across 110 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out of Atlanta is $4,000. Reviews cluster in Sep, Aug, Nov and thin out in Apr, Mar, Jan. That timing is when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move, so book earlier if your dates fall in Sep, Aug, Nov.
Quiet months still need a firm date. The thinner review months are Apr, Mar, Jan, which only says fewer people posted then, usually a few weeks after the move. Check the peak season calculator before you lock a week. A move that stays inside Georgia is a different price band, with a median of $731 across 38 priced reviews, and interstate moves out of the state follow USDOT and FMCSA rules.
Where reviewers came from and went, Atlanta.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6 | Tampa, FL | 5 |
| Brooklyn, NY | 6 | Denver, CO | 4 |
| Tampa, FL | 5 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 5 | Nashville, TN | 4 |
| Chicago, IL | 4 | Houston, TX | 3 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes an Atlanta move harder
Damage shows up in 31.4% of these reviews
Reviews flag access first. The problems named most often are stairs and walk-ups, parking and truck access, tight streets and driveways. Tell the mover which of those apply at pickup and delivery before the quote, because access changes how long the crew is on site. 31.4% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 3.06.
Put the hard parts in writing. Before the quote, name every access issue from stairs and walk-ups, parking and truck access, tight streets and driveways that fits your building, and flag items that scratch or break easily. Damage shows up in 31.4% of these reviews, against a mean rating of 3.06. A license lookup checks the carrier before you hand over a deposit.
Access problems named in Atlanta reviews
Stairs and walk-ups · 9 reviews
“They did not complain once despite it being the hottest day in the year and having to walk up 4 flights of stairs.”
Parking and truck access · 5 reviews
“I had to ride-share to a random location because the delivery person was too lazy to pay attention to my actual address and locate the ample parking.”
Tight streets and driveways · 3 reviews
“I found this out on my moving day (after I had already paid them) they told me I needed to pay an extra 500.00 for a shuttle bus because the salesperson ordered the wrong truck.”
Heat and weather · 3 reviews
“I did give a hefty tip to the driver as it was an extremely long treacherous drive across country, running into snow and patches of ice.”
Elevators · 2 reviews
“I explained that my problem wasn't with them personally, but with the fact that they charged me an extra $350(they later took $100 off) because my loading dock was too far, according to them, from the freight elevator.”
Most-reviewed movers based in Atlanta
Sorted by review count, not rating. A listing is not an endorsement.
- Right A-Way Movers36 reviews · 1.6 stars
- Pick Up and Go Movers22 reviews · 1.5 stars
- Best Man Movers Inc20 reviews · 3.2 stars
- Blue Diamond Movers LLC20 reviews · 3.2 stars
- USA Family Moving20 reviews · 3.8 stars
- Ace Movers of Atlanta17 reviews · 4.8 stars
- BullDog Movers10 reviews · 1.4 stars
- National Express Movers10 reviews · 1.0 stars
Before you hire
Four checks before a deposit
Written estimate after a look
Interstate movers must give the booklet and a written estimate after a survey or a full description. A $499 ad is not an estimate.
FMCSA Protect Your MoveLegal name matches SAFER
USDOT on the paper, the truck doors, and the census. A different name is the walk.
USDOT / Companies House lookupWalk from cash and blank paper
FTC: unregistered interstate, huge deposit, cash only, or a blank contract. Photograph and leave.
FTC: hiring a mover110% on a COD non-binding job
Pay up to 110% plus agreed extras and they must hand over the load. Not a cap on extras you signed.
US interstate rules
Reviewed by Anthony Bale, 24 Sep 2026. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Drafted with grok-4.7-medium via cursor-agent on 2026-09-24, then edited. Haulest is not a carrier.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a move to Atlanta cost?
- Across 171 priced reviews, the median cost of a move into Atlanta is $4,000. A move that stays inside Georgia has a median of $731 across 38 priced reviews. The 2024 BEA price parity is 100.1 for the Atlanta metro and 96.3 for Georgia, with the US set at 100.
- Where are people moving from and to?
- People moving in most often come from Los Angeles, CA; Brooklyn, NY; Tampa, FL. People moving out most often go to Tampa, FL; Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL. Both patterns come from 306 reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
- When do Atlanta moves get booked?
- Reviews cluster in Sep, Aug, Nov and thin out in Apr, Mar, Jan. The date on a review is usually a few weeks after the move, so the busy posting months point back to busy move weeks. Treat Sep, Aug, Nov as the stretch to book earlier.
- What should I tell the mover before the quote?
- Reviews name stairs and walk-ups, parking and truck access, tight streets and driveways most often, so tell the mover about those limits before the quote. 31.4% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 3.06. A move inside Georgia follows the state page, and a move that leaves Georgia is interstate under USDOT and FMCSA.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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